If the governor signs a recently passed bill, Juneteenth would be observed as a state holiday in 2025.
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August 3, 2023: Culture Rich Conversations – July 4th and Juneteenth
On this episode of Culture Rich Conversations from Juneau’s Black Awareness Association, they are kicking off season four by having a candid and open conversation about Juneteenth and the 4th of July! Host Christina Michelle and her guests discuss the Black lived experience and the decision to celebrate these two very American holidays. Today, Christina…
Juneteenth and Indigenous Peoples Day are now Anchorage municipal holidays
“It’s more than giving employees a day off. It will give residents a day to think about the future that we want while remembering the inequities of the past.”
Bill that would make Juneteenth a state holiday receives first legislative hearing
At Tuesday’s hearing, Sen. Elvi Gray-Jackson said that the holiday — and the history behind it — has been overlooked in the past.
Companies are selling Juneteenth branded products. Here’s why that’s a big problem
Brands and companies are working to remove their Juneteenth items from shelves, as experts say those who are selling Juneteenth-branded products are “tone-deaf.”
State Sen. Gray-Jackson becomes first Democrat in US Senate race
The Anchorage legislator says she would work to support access to abortion rights, voting and health care.
Lawmakers urge making Lunar New Year a federal holiday
If passed, the new measure would make Lunar New Year the 12th federal holiday, and the first since President Biden signed into law a bill establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday last year.
Anchorage senator to propose bill to make Juneteenth a state holiday
Sen. Elvi-Gray Jackson plans to introduce the bill before the next Legislature convenes in January